A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3518608 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3520501 epoch_slot_no: 21301 block_no: 3518444 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5875 time: 2019-12-17 20:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce4cbc2ff2a1860427b19cbc341a0fc1be5220439fef574ece0a4b175ca66d20Block Operator
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